A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns

• A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• A research team studied the impact of climate change on local plant species
• Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• An international aid organization delivered 13000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals
• A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services